Strangest Contests Around The Globe

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Participants race while carrying their wives through an obstacle course, with the winner receiving their wife's weight in beer.

Wife Carrying Championship, Finland

Contestants perform elaborate air guitar routines, competing for the title of the best air guitarist in the world.

Air Guitar World Championship, Finland

Competitors snorkel through a peat bog, aiming for the fastest time in this quirky and muddy race.

Bog Snorkeling, Wales

Participants chase a wheel of cheese down a steep hill, often resulting in chaotic tumbles and a lot of fun.

Cheese Rolling, England

Similar to arm wrestling but with toes, this competition requires strength and strategy to pin down the opponent's toe.

Toe Wrestling, England

Competitors iron clothes in extreme locations, from mountain tops to underwater, combining the mundane with the extreme.

Extreme Ironing, Worldwide

Men from around the globe compete in categories like freestyle, full beard, and moustache, showcasing their elaborate facial hair.

World Beard and Moustache Championships, Worldwide

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